The World Health Organisation has asked China to justify its quarantine of travellers from Mexico, as international criticism grew of the aggressive measures adopted by countries that go beyond official scientific advice in responding to swine flu.
The WHO said yesterday it had begun “verifying what measures are being taken” by China, as part of a procedure defined in international health rules to ensure countries explain their actions in the face of an infectious disease outbreak.
Its move came as Mexico and Canada criticised China for confining citizens of both countries in hotels.
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